Legendary Adventures - A Legend of Zelda Podcast

Season 12 Episode 2   This week we're exploring Link’s village, Ordon, before diving into the Twilight and the Forest Temple.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Sources:    https://archive.org/details/Edge_Gaming/Edge%20Gaming%20Magazine%20150/page/n61/mode/2up  https://web.archive.org/web/20160203100449/https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/twilight_princess/0/0  Interview:Nintendo Dream February 2007 - Zelda Dungeon Wiki, a The Legend of Zelda wiki https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003625/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside05.jsp  https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003646/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside06.jsp  https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003651/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside07.jsp  https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-e3-2005-demo-walkthrough-impressions/1100-6125311/  The Music of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD - Midna's Lament https://www.britannica.com/topic/Harpy  https://ncartmuseum.org/simurgh-watching/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simurgh  https://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/amedeo-modigliani  https://www.wikiart.org/en/amedeo-modigliani https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0hX34Hu92U&list=RDJ0hX34Hu92U&start_radio=1  

Season 12 Episode 1   This week we're kicking off season 12, which is all about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. We're beginning with a look at its development, starting with the transition from The Wind Waker 2 to a “realistic Zelda” project that would become the game we know today.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Sources:   https://goodblood.games/wind-waker-interview   https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/3233/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-gamecube  https://web.archive.org/web/20130721113126/http://www.zeldalegends.net/index.php?n=interviews&id=2003-05-23-cav-e3-aonu-tww&m=html  https://web.archive.org/web/20080719235555/http://cube.ign.com/articles/432/432645p1.html   https://web.archive.org/web/20090311042939/http://cube.ign.com/articles/501/501735p1.html  https://web.archive.org/web/20090909013034/http://cube.ign.com/articles/501/501970p1.html  http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/2180/gdc-2004-eiji-aonuma-zelda-roundtable   https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/05/20/interview-eiji-aonuma  https://web.archive.org/web/20090317123635/http://cube.ign.com/articles/513/513375p1.html  https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Interview:Nintendo_Dream_February_2007  The Legend of Zelda Art and Artifacts, pgs 419-422 https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012223/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHlGKXU5HQ  https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/17/e3-2005-nintendos-e3-2005-press-conference  https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/06/02/legend-of-zelda-booth-tour  https://www.nsidr.com/archive/e3-2005-the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess/  https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-e3-2005-demo-walkthrough-impressions/1100-6125311/  https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003636/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside01.jsp  https://web.archive.org/web/20140811172047/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside04.jsp  https://web.archive.org/web/20140813003723/http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/inside13.jsp  https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/05/10/e3-2006-twilight-princess-in-depth  https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-06-the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-hands-on/1100-6150188/  https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/11567/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-wii  https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/11639/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-wii  https://web.archive.org/web/20160304155123/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000019307  https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wiiu/wind-waker/0/3/  https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/03/interview_eiji_aonuma_and_tomomi_sano_shed_light_on_the_legend_of_zelda_twilight_princess_hd  https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/08/29/the-amazing-survival-story-of-tantalus-the-studio-that-ports-your-favourite-games  https://www.zeldadungeon.net/this-interview-with-former-tantalus-artist-emily-mcgregor-gives-some-insight-into-the-development-of-twilight-princess-hd/  https://nintendoeverything.com/tantalus-on-zelda-twilight-princess-hd-landing-the-job-nintendos-involvement-amiibo-dev-length-much-more/  https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Tomomi_Sano  https://www.vgchartz.com/game/226035/the-legend-of-zelda/  https://www.installbaseforum.com/forums/threads/nintendo-software-and-hardware-sales-data-from-1983-to-present.170/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_Wii_U_video_games 

Season 12 Prologue   This is Legendary Adventures – and this week we’re taking a look at how horses wound up in the Zelda series, as we get ready to start season 12 on Twilight Princess.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Sources:  https://youtu.be/mzET_0VR0w4?si=1XFma67igE-uruPv  http://www.vgmonline.net/nintendobandreport/  https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2017/October/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-SNES-developer-interview-Volume-5-Super-Mario-World-and-Super-Mario-World-2-Yoshi-s-Island-1290850.html  https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/0/  https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/1/4/  https://web.archive.org/web/20211120033813/https://www.glitterberri.com/ocarina-of-time/1101-interviews/links-horse/  https://goodblood.games/ootmiyamotogamejin1998   

Season Intermission   This week I'm sharing my thoughts on the Zelda Notes app features for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod

Season 11 Episode 8   This week we’re taking a look at the world and Legacy of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.   Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Sources:    https://shmuplations.com/minishcap2/  https://shmuplations.com/minishcap/  https://www.thonky.com/zelda-minish-cap/beanstalk-locations  https://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcom-scuttles-flagship/1100-6171114/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagship_(company)  https://en.amazingtalker.com/blog/en/japanese/49212/ https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-189-march-2005/page/72/mode/1up https://web.archive.org/web/20110714183351/http://www.nindori.com/interview/160zelda/index.html 

Season 11 Episode 5   This week in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap we’re harnessing the power of the Library and the Winds to reach the dungeon in the waters of Lake Hylia.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Source:  https://shmuplations.com/minishcap2/

Am I off my rocker, or does DK Bananza seems to be drawing some inspiration from recent The Legend of Zelda titles? This is an unscripted bonus episode I decided to make after I noticed DK Bananza had a few elements that reminded me of recent Zelda titles.

Season 11 Episode 4   This week in The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap we’re living the fairy tale life, braving the swamps of Castor Wilds to reach the Wind Ruins as we seek the next element.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Source:  https://shmuplations.com/minishcap2/

Season 10 Episode 12 (Bonus)   In this previously unplanned bonus episode, I'm joined by my wife Mandy to take a look at some of the changes in Hyrulean Adventure multiplayer mode on Four Swords Adventures.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Sources:    https://archive.org/details/thelegendofzeldafourswordsadventuresofficialnintendoplayersguide/page/n105/mode/2up?view=theater https://web.archive.org/web/20080306084145/http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200405/N04.0517.1915.59084.htm

Season 10 Episode 11   This week we’re wrapping up the Legend of Zelda Four Swords Adventures, with a look at its world and legacy.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Sources: https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/2180/gdc-2004-eiji-aonuma-zelda-roundtable https://web.archive.org/web/20080306084145/http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200405/N04.0517.1915.59084.htm  https://web.archive.org/web/20040808083056/www.n-sider.com/articleview.php?articleid=276  The Wii U has sold through 13.5 million units, making it officially Nintendo's worst-selling console | VG247 https://web.archive.org/web/20070913111536/http://www.nindori.com/interview/160zelda/index.html  https://zeldawiki.wiki/wiki/Battle_Mode 

Season 10 Episode 10   This week we’re taking a look at the second game included with Four Swords Adventures, Shadow Battle.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod   Source:  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20040808083056/www.n-sider.com/articleview.php?articleid=276 

Season 10 Episode 8   This week in The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures we’re venturing into frozen Hyrule to reclaim the fourth Royal Jewel in order to rescue Princess Zelda from the Tower of Winds.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod

Season 10 Episode 6   This week we’re venturing into the Dark World – made manifest in the world of light.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod

Season 10 Episode 4   This week we’re venturing through the third level of Four Swords Adventures, Death Mountain.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod    

Season 10 Episode 3   Note: Please excuse my voice I had a cold at the time of recording.    This week in Four Swords Adventures – we’re venturing through Eastern Hyrule, with stops at the Coast, and the Village of the Blue Maiden on the way to the Eastern Temple.    Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases.   Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod